Fundamental principles of the physiology of reproduction with emphasis on, but not limited to, farm animals. Prerequisite: ASCI 141 or instructor permission.

Credits: 0.00 or 4.00

ASCI 216 -
Endocrinology

Physiology of endocrine and autocrine/paracrine systems and growth factors. Prerequisites: Course in both Biology and physiology; one course in Anatomy desirable.

Credits: 3.00

ASCI 220 -
Lactation Physiology

Physiological mechanisms that control and affect lactation in domestic and laboratory animals with emphasis on dairy cattle. Includes mammary anatomy, development and health, and milk synthesis. Prerequisite: One chemistry course and one course in anatomy and physiology, or Instructor permission.

An exploration of modern zoo philosophy and ethics and the extent of human intervention necessary for the preservation of endangered species. Prerequisite: ASCI 171 and Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

ASCI 297 -
Advanced Special Topics

Written courses, seminars or topics beyond the scope of existing offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specifics. Prerequisite: Department Chair permission. May enroll more than once for maximum of fifteen hours.

Credits: 0.50 to 15.00

ASCI 298 -
Advanced Special Topics

Written courses, seminars or topics beyond the scope of existing offerings. See Schedule of Courses for specifics. Prerequisite: Department Chair permission. May enroll more than once for maximum of fifteen hours.

Credits: 0.50 to 15.00

ASCI 301 -
ASCI Graduate Journal Club

Students learn to critically read and discuss current scientific literature in terms of scientific method and merit. Pre/corequisite: Graduate standing.

Credits: 1.00

ASCI 302 -
ASCI Graduate Seminar

Topics of current faculty and graduate student interest presented in a seminar-discussion format. Pre/corequisite: Graduate standing.

Credits: 1.00

ASCI 303 -
Research Proposal Writing

Students develop and write a formal proposal for their graduate research project. Pre/co-requisite: Graduate standing; must be taken prior to/during the semester of student's first committee meeting.

Credits: 1.00

ASCI 391 -
Master's Thesis Research

Credits: 1.00 to 10.00

ASCI 392 -
Independent Literature Rsch

Reading and literature research culminating in a paper on a topic of current interest in Animal Sciences.